Opinion

By Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “We couldn’t have done it without collaborators in the civil society, without collaborators in the media, collaborators among people who have the means.” – General Ibrahim Babangida …

By Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “Nigeria would one day feel sorry that they had thrown the baby out with the bath water.” – Prof. Pat Utomi in New York Times newspaper edition …

By Jamilu Uba Adamu As a die-hard sports enthusiast, I developed a habit of acknowledging and applauding excellence whenever I witness it and it’s an instinct for me to praise …

By Bala Ibrahim From the tales, terrible tales of deaths, degradation, and destruction of public properties, that are continuously coming from the northern part of our country Nigeria, under the …

By Hassan Gimba This was first written on 17 March 2024, with a different headline. Perhaps we may still find it relevant in these trying times. Last week, we read …

By Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.” – Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany 1871-1890. Back when Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje conferred with thousands …

This was published on 10/05/2024, precisely five months ago. Was I clairvoyant? No, the signs were there for all to see. Did anybody give a hoot? Hmmmmn! Well, here is …

By Bala Ibrahim There is a popular saying that, after the rain comes sunshine, which metaphorically aims to console the human mind that, in every situation, people can make the …

Society & Leadership Series – 11 Theme: A Language of Leaders in Nigeria II By Amin Buba Diba It is common language in the vocabulary of Nigerian politicians and leaders …

By Bala Ibrahim As I write this article, a 24-hour curfew is in operation in Borno, Kano, and Yobe, and I learned, that Gombe state is contemplating the implementation of …